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The Qualified Quantity Surveyors of Mann's Estimating & Surveying Services specialize in analyzing, overseeing and managing the financial and contractual solutions pertaining to the construction of buildings, roads, rail and utilities.

We are committed to achieving building and/or development goals in terms of time, cost, quality and values associated with construction, and in maintaining good relationships between our client, architects, engineers and builders.

At Mann's Estimating & Surveying Services, we are committed to providing loyal, competent services, ensuring high levels of excellence and achievement throughout all aspects of a client's project, paying meticulous attention to detail in all matters, financial and contractual as per the client's requirements.

Mann's Estimating & Surveying Services maintains the business philosophy to be a clients' principle choice for the delivery of sound commercial advice and support within the construction industry by providing consistently clear and professional solutions in a variety of construction processes.

Our in-house Surveyors have experience in a wide range of construction projects typically ranging in value from £0.5m - £15 million. They understand time constraints and deadlines and will liaise with you during the project, as if they were a member of your own team.

Quantity Surveying

We believe that successful cost management relies on the following:

Cost Planning / Feasibility Studies

• Market awareness
• Accurately establishing initial budgets and avoiding cost per square metre estimates whenever possible

Considering alternative

• Methods of construction and procurement to achieve design solutions
• Working closely with the project team to optimize costs and benefits

Bills of Quantities

• Experience and thorough technical knowledge of trades and construction methods
• Methodical and accurate measurement of trades/elements
• Understanding tender costs to accurately predict tender results
• Ensuring the tender and contract documentation supports and is aligned with the project design and budget
• Consideration to alternative methods of pricing, construction and procurement to achieve project budget

Pre Tender Estimates

• Market awareness
• Understanding tender costs to accurately predict tender results
• Ensuring the tender and contract documentation supports and is aligned with the project budget
• Considering alternative methods of pricing, construction and procurement to achieve project budget

Tender Analysis and Evaluation

• Comprehensive analysis of all available figures
• Identification of all implications of Tender exclusions/clarifications
• Clear and concise reporting with the ability to make specific recommendations
• Good skills where required in Tender negotiations

Contract Administration

• Strict control of contract payments analyzed on a detailed basis rather than a percentage of trade basis
• The ability to resolve variation claims amicably and quickly
• Regular reporting to clients on project progress, variations, claims and delays
• Experience and understanding Construction Methods
• Knowledge of contract types, contract law and dispute resolution

For the more specialized client Mann's Estimating & Surveying Services have qualified divers which can be integrated into your own teams or work independently